Complete the sentences below by writing the proper form of the verb in parentheses. Use capital letters ONLY if necessary.
*Remember:
- ALL the sentences have to be in the Present.
- Use the context to establish the correct form of the Present.
- Take the subject into account when writing the verb and whether the verb is affirmative, negative, or a question.
Ex: I always (speak) English in class.
Ans: speak
Be quiet! Sandra (do) her homework.
They (walk) to school every day.
She (like, negative) sandwiches.
Using a dictionary (be) useful if you are reading a complex text.
She cannot come to the phone right now, she (take) a shower.
Turn the sentence into a question:
They are best friends.
*Do not forget to put a question mark!
Edward (watch, negative) a lot of television. He (prefer) to read books.
*Write the first verb, a comma, and the second verb.
Turn the sentence into a question:
You are playing a video game.
*Don't forget the question mark!
We (go) to lunch now. Would you like to join us?
I can't email you right now. My brother (use) our computer.
She often (miss) classes because of illness.
Isabelle (teach, negative) math.
Turn the sentence into a question:
John understands everything in English.
*Don't forget the question mark!
Our school cafeteria (serve, negative) fastfood.
We always (visit) our grandmother on Sundays.
When a verb in the present is in "ing", it refers to something that is happening now.
We add "s" at the end of the verb when the subject is singular.
We always use "does" when formulating a question in the present.
There are two forms of the present in English: Simple Present and Present Continous.
In the sentence"You are studying English", the verb to be (are) is called an auxiliary.